RI H7989 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 5 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-04-11 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Municipal Government & Housing Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

TOWNS AND CITIES -- GENERAL POWERS -- TENANT PROTECTION ACT - Authorizes cities and towns to establish a housing authority to adopt tenant protection measures, including rent control, annual rent increase ordinances and no-fault evictions, subject to certain exemptions.

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Title

Authorizes cities and towns to establish a housing authority to adopt tenant protection measures, including rent control, annual rent increase ordinances and no-fault evictions, subject to certain exemptions.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-04-11HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2024-04-05HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/11/2024)
2024-03-18HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (03/19/2024)
2024-03-15HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2024-03-05HouseIntroduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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